I heard a teacher got a reprimand for texting a student about some personal stuff, including sexual topics. Now he’s coaching at the high school my kids go to. Is it possible for him to still coach after something like that? I’m wondering if the district can do anything about it.
Honestly, it depends. In Utah, any teacher or coach is held to some pretty strict rules. If he got a reprimand for something like texting about sex stuff, that could definitely impact his ability to coach. Especially if he’s been asked to resign multiple times… that’s a huge red flag. Even if he’s just a volunteer coach, it still matters. Schools can’t risk having someone in that position if there’s a history of bad judgment.
I think if the teacher got caught texting about inappropriate stuff, that could definitely be grounds for dismissal or even a ban on coaching. Even if it’s not technically illegal, it crosses a professional line.
It’s a good question. If the coach is still at the school, I’d say it’s worth raising it to the district directly. You don’t want someone who’s had issues like that still in a position of authority.
What if he’s just a volunteer coach? Does that change anything legally?
I’d say you should follow up with the district if you haven’t heard anything back yet. They have to take these concerns seriously, especially when it comes to student safety.